Ya’ll have seen the original
Poltergeist movie, right?
The part when the little lady encourages the spirits...
“Go to the light, children, go to
the light!"
And I know you’ve heard stories...
And I know you’ve heard stories...
About people who have had near
death experiences…
Who saw an encouraging, radiant
light...
And a strong desire to ‘ 'go to the
light'.
Sounds amazing, and comforting,
right?
Um, not so for me...
You see, I have a problem with
light...
Certain kinds of light, that is...
Specifically white lights...
Like harsh white florescent
bulbs...
That make you feel like you’re in a grungy workshop...
Where someone’s doing illegal
stuff.
And harsh LED white Christmas lights—not
merry!
And those bluish/white car
headlights—blinding!
But the most annoying blazing
whites lights...
Are those ugly curlicue piggytail lightbulbs
That are supposed to last
forever, but don’t.
Who can live under that garish
glow?
Needless to say...
I have a major hang-up with white
lights...
And you might ask, what’s the big
deal, right?
Well, it’s not such a big deal on
earth…
Because I can avoid them as much
as possible…
But what happens when say...
I…uh…leave this earthly plane...
And this happens:
Spirit: “Come to the light, Em!”
Me: What kind of light is it?”
Spirit: Does it matter?
Me: Yes, actually it does...
Spirit: Why?
Me: If it’s too white, I don’t want to go.
Spirit: I’ve never had anyone respond like this.
Me: What can I say? I like candlelight,
sunlight,
moonlight, soft yellow light. But
not white
light.
light.
Spirit: You must come now, there’s no place for you
to wait while I check what kind of light
it is.
Me: You mean I have to go no
matter what?
Spirit: Well, there is an alternative...
Me: Really? What is it?
Spirit: You can go to the dark.
Me: Umm, on second thought I’ll take my
chances and go to the light, whatever it turns
out to be.
chances and go to the light, whatever it turns
out to be.
So?
Do you have light or lighting
issues?
And do you believe in the
After Light?
Always,
Em-Musing
4 comments:
Maybe God will just like a candle for you.
We don't use those curly bulbs either. Plain old light bulbs for us!
I have a permanent migraine, so I definitely have issues with light. Since this migraine began several years ago, we've refitted the lights in the main parts of the house. Restaurants with bare bulbs hanging over the table (or a light fixture that is open on the bottom with the bare bulb exposed) are murder. So I totally get it! And, funnily enough, I just re-watched Poltergeist this past Friday.
Great post! Thanks.
Yes, light matters to me. I really dislike those bright white LED Christmas lights. They don't seem at all festive to me. And those uber-bright car headlights feel like an aggressive assault: "Look at me, dammit, look at me!"
As for the after-light, I have no doubt that we rejoin the great All-There-Is when we leave these bodies, and I'm sure the light of that unity will be a gentle glow, not a harsh glare.
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